FY25 Failure Analysis Magnetics Engineer

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ADI At A Glance

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X)

The Team:

The Analog Devices International (ADI) Limerick Failure Analysis Team as part of Global Quality Group are responsible for providing analysis services & systems to support new product/technology development from the ADI Ireland site. We define the failure analysis flow, seeking detection of the failure mechanism which leads to solving the root cause of our customer’s issue. As part of Failure Analysis Centre of Excellence, we support and lead failure analysis and characterisation for several leading-edge development projects within ADI.

Job Role:

A vacancy is currently opened for a Failure Analysis Engineer specializing in Magnetics to support new product development in the area of magnetic sensors. ADI has a growing portfolio of magnetic sensor technology which is an exciting new development. As a new technology we are looking for a failure analysis engineer that is open to learning, with strong technical abilities and communication skills. The job will entail working closely with internal teams to support development and customer returns on a range of magnetic sensors and ASIC devices.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To support the magnetics failure analysis team in the development and release to market of new magnetic sensors.
• Providing failure analysis support on Magnetic localisation techniques such as MOKE (Magneto Optical Kerr Effect) microscopy, MFM (Magnetic Force Microscopy) as well as in-house measurement systems.
• Provide hardware and software support using LabVIEW and Python for interfacing and scripting for magnetic localization systems.
• Providing development support to existing FA techniques, LEM, OBIRCH, Thermal analysis.

• To liaise with design, product, reliability, and test development engineers to analyse new development products and provide analysis/characterisation support efficiently and accurately.
• Liaising with other FA materials engineers around the globe to support key projects.

• Assist in maintenance of lab-based tools (Fault localisation systems, sample preparation & inspection tools) to ensure system uptime and efficiency. Leasing with vendors and support teams.
• Mentoring and consultation with other engineers in relation to IC & materials analysis and characterisation.
• Drive Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing & problem-solving activities.
• Highlight new FA analysis/characterisation developments at both internal level (ADI conferences and project meetings) in addition to external level (international conferences etc.).

Qualifications:

• BSC/BEng with 2+ years of experience in Electronic Engineering and/or Physics OR Masters in Electronics Engineering and /or Physics.
• Strong LabVIEW and Python Skills and an interest in hardware.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an aptitude for hands-on work.
• Knowledge of Magnetism and Electromagnetics with be of distinct advantage.
• Broad knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Full training will be provided as required on hiring.

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Job Req Type: Graduate Job

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time